WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

[retellers]

WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL (43 remain) Whatever each character was doing—chatting with friends, going to bed, saving the world—ceases. In fact, it's likely nothing more than a groggy memory now, as they open their eyes to unfamiliar surroundings. Apparently, they took a nap right in the middle of a small town, plopped outside on the paved road. Ow? Oh, but it looks like they've been given a goodie bag. Everyone likes gifts, right? Inside, it contains: - a single random one of the following headbands and sparklers - packets of tea - one unlabeled pill - a rock that resembles the galaxy - if they're of age, a mini bottle of alcohol; if they're underage, a can of Mountain D*w Baja Blast instead - a singular condom - a single random one of these pillows (how did this fit?) - a handheld device Should they boot up the device, the screen helpfully informs them that it's a Participant Help System (PHS). Not much on it, but it does have a few apps, including a memo one for taking notes. There's also a messaging system, though it's only capable of receiving messages, not sending any. As a matter of fact, there's an alert for a new message already. Maybe it'll explain what's going on. Good evening, everyone. Uh, how are we sure they’re arriving in the evening? Just say “hello”! Or “greetings”! Greetings is fancy, right? Oh that’s true. Greetings, everyone. That’s better? Yes! Except maybe we take out the that’s better part in the final version. Will do! We’re sorry that we’re not here jklk oh no how do i erase what i wrote. Where is the question mark. Help press backspace. What is a backspace it’s written on the keyboard. Do you even know how to read? right now. There are a lot of things happening that’s so vague? Could we maybe TRY to not be ominous, guys??, It’s going to be ominous no matter what we say, so who cares so we need time to best prepare for you all. We will greet you properly soon, so please make yourselves at home! There are a lot of places to explore, and the kitchen has a lot of delicious food. Please don’t be shy, but also, don’t damage anything. It’s a little inconvenient. They’re going to do it just because you sound so fucking whiny. I’m sorry oh this is how you write somewhere else. Please do not fight or do. We don’t control your life choices. No please do not fight how do i make an exclamation mark maybe we should’ve gotten someone else to write the draft of the message? No offense. I’m sorry Sorry stop apologizing. No one else volunteered. Maybe we’ll luck out and none of them know how to read Thank you for your time! We’ll see you soon. Also, we promise you haven’t been kidnapped or anything! Oh dear. I don’t know if this is going to be edited, so if it isn’t, then I do apologize to the participants for our lack of organization. We’re doing our best! Probably. Er, what? Unfortunately, it seems as though that's the only info they're given for now. In the meantime, why not explore the surrounding area? A number of buildings are locked, and the Planetarium appears to be closed, but there's enough to keep the characters occupied for a day or two. They might even want to get to know their fellow "participants" better, while they're at it.

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kitchen

[evocationary]

Oh, sweet. Slide me some of that sweet, sweet bean water, little dude.

[ what's up, pikachu. she's completely nonplussed by the coffee pouring. this is normal, she sees nothing wrong with this. ]

[pikaffeine]

Pikapika!

[ one coffee coming your way. it's always nice when people don't question him. sure, pokemon can fight for you, but making coffee from a machine is too much? so rude. anyway, considering how small his arms are, it is probably impressive that he does manage to pour a new cup for lup. he deposits it on the counter and actually does slide it over by pushing it with his tail ]

[evocationary]

Nice form. [ she remarks, picking up the mug and taking it over to the fridge. she's a coffee snob but not enough to drink it without milk. ]

Want some?

[pikaffeine]

Pikaaa. [ he shakes his head. no thank you, his hp is fine. moomoo milk just ruins the taste of pure caffeine running through his tiny veins. it has to be black. like his soul.

well, his soul isn't black, so maybe more black like his ears? close enough. slurps coffee ]

[evocationary]

Yeah, I agree. [ agree with what. she doesn't understand shit. she comes back over with her milk and coffee and also slurps it. ]

So, what are you in for?

[pikaffeine]

Pika...pikachu? [ hell if he knows, but he'll point at his bag of goodies that he dragged all the way here. the same as everyone else? which he has no idea what that is. that message was not very clear. ]

[evocationary]

For robbery? [ her mock outrage! ] Pure evil comes in small packages.

[pikaffeine]

Pika?! [ hey hey he is NOT a thief. he also legally cannot own things but he is NOT a thief. he is the OPPOSITE of a thief!!! he makes an x with his arms, truly offended at this mock outrage. ] Chuuuu.

[evocationary]

[ i think PIKACHUS should VOTE ]

Haha, I'm just messing with you. I know you're actually here for grand theft auto. You look like the sort of punk that'd steal a car. [ c: ]

[pikaffeine]

... Pikapi. [ gestures. at himself. does he LOOK like he can drive. ]

[evocationary]

A Ferrari? Nice. Absolutely horrendous mileage, though.

[ she can't understand a word he's saying so she's just going to have her own conversation with him, thanks. ]

[pikaffeine]

[ ohhhh this lady is just doing that thing where they interpret whatever they want from him. two can play at that game! except, well, not really, he understands what humans say a lot better than the other way around. so instead he will just go along with it.

he plops to sit on the counter and makes motorcycle motions. that's what a ferrari is right. sure why not ]

Piipiiii... [ vroom vroom ]